Psychology Quick Guide

"I love how broad my course is. Psychology sets you up so well for a huge range of possible futures. That’s amazing to me! From the biology of the brain to social aspects of society, psychology covers it all. I love that...

I would definitely recommend Swansea University to other students. It has an amazing feel as a university. There’s a Dylan Thomas quote where he says, “This sea-town was my world”. I think that’s what Swansea and the University become when you’ve lived here."

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"I chose to study Psychology at uni because I was fascinated by the subject when doing my A-levels and wanted to have a career where psychology played a large part.

When I started the course, all of the lecturers were very friendly and supported me in my learning whenever I had a question to ask. Lectures have been very clear and full of information that I will take with me after my studies."

Find out more about Jack's Student Story.

"My favourite thing about my course was definitely the research project in third year. I loved that I had free reign to research a topic of my choice and felt very proud when I had finished. I also liked that I could choose my modules in third year. My favourites were work psychology and positive psychology, both of which informed my postgraduate path...

My experience at Swansea was unforgettable and I would definitely recommend it to other students!"

Find out more about Eloise's Student Story

"The best thing about my experience of studying abroad was the feeling of being completely independent. There was something about being in a new place, miles away from your comfort zone that was terrifying but at the same time extremely rewarding when I succeeded."

Find out more about Kate's Student Story

"I am a Year 2 student studying Psychology at Swansea University and the thing I enjoy the most is the wide range of modules, from clinical psychology to developmental psychology...

I would recommend Swansea University to other international students is because the professors and staffs here are incredible helpful and friendly. Therefore, whenever I come across any problems, I can just talk to them directly without any hesitation!"

Find out more about Hiu Lam Chau's Student Story

"I have experienced a range of different modules across both Education and Psychology. One of my most enjoyable modules has been Additional Learning Needs within Education as this is something I am passionate about and I love being able to help children with additional learning needs...

I chose Swansea as I fell in love with my course and the location. I attended an Open Day and met some current students on the course who were so passionate about it that it made me more excited to go to university and study the course. The modules available were very interesting and being a joint honours student meant that Swansea was quite unique in what it offered."

Find out more about Elinor's Student Story

"I love the split between my two subjects, taking sociology and psychology means I get to study society and individuals from two separate perspectives, which has really stretched my understanding and kept me engaged...

I personally chose to study at Swansea as the course is less exam weighted, I only do two in-person exams a year the rest of my assessments are learning packs, essays, and multiple-choice quizzes. I wanted to do a joint honour while keeping my BPS accreditation in psychology, Swansea offers this."

Find out more about Maya's Student Story. 

The 4-year MSci Psychology is an advanced undergraduate degree, adding a further research-focused year to our well-established BSc Psychology degree.  Leading to a master’s level qualification, this course is the ideal springboard for a research career in the field of Psychology.

• Psychology, MSci

Our BSc Psychology degree will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour.

You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.

Our flexible degree structure with an extensive range of final-year optional modules gives you the scope to tailor your studies to your particular interests, career goals, or ambitions for postgraduate study.

• Psychology, BSc

Our BSc in Criminology and Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour together with an in-depth understanding of criminal justice theory and the links between these two areas.

You will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice.

• Criminology and Psychology, BSc

Studying a joint honours degree in Sociology and Psychology will give you expert scientific training, while equipping you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings.

You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.

You will have the opportunity to take part in work placements to build on your skills and experience, and enhance your career prospects.

• Sociology and Psychology, BSc

Our Education and Psychology degree will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour, together with an excellent grounding in education policy, child development, and educational neuroscience. 

You will develop an in-depth understanding of educational practice in a digital age, education in national and international contexts, leadership and management, and diversity and wellbeing in education.

• Education and Psychology, BSc